Lungs Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- intercostal: muscles found in between the ribs which cause changes in volume during breathing.
- diaphragm: a band of muscles found at the base of the lungs which help to cause volume changes during breathing.
- epithelial: alveolar wall is made of one layer of these cells.
- endothelial: capillary wall is made of one layer of these cells.
- alveoli: specialized air sacs in the lungs, where gas exchange takes place.
- bronchi oles: tubes with smooth muscle in their walls that control air flow into the lung tissue.
- trachea: main tube delivering air into the lungs, strengthened with c-shaped rings of cartilage.
- elastic: type of tissue that helps the alveoli to stretch and recoil during breathing.
